Calling all former Isle of Wight asthma and allergy study participants: You’re needed for key research update
We asked the News Agents: East Wight: Tactical voting sites or EW Primary findings? Here’s how it went
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
25, April 2024·2 min readChannel 5 documentary sheds light on UK’s Maritime and Coastguard AgencyCoastguard documentary series brings real-life sea rescues to your Sunday evening viewing
12, July 2011·2 min readCoastguards Rescue Three Lads Cut Off By Tide On Cliff FaceCoastguard had to rescue three lads at the weekend after their walk around the coast was halted due to the incoming tide
3, April 2013·1 min readCllr Welsford urges council to engage in ‘Suicide Audit’Importance of engaging in a Suicide Audit is stressed at full council meeting by Councillor for Ventnor East. who is also a part-time Coastguard.
12, October 2015·1 min readMassive search for missing cruise liner passengerYarmouth RNLI took part in a search eight miles of St Catherine's Point for the missing cruise liner passenger.
6, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight emergency teams collaborate in emergency multi-casualty drillIsle of Wight emergency services conduct major training exercise simulating night incident
29, November 2016·2 min readRAF Chinook helicopter on the Isle of Wight shortly for practice exercise (Live video / Updated)A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire will be testing out a number of landing sites today (Tuesday) in a multi-agency exercise taking place across the Isle of Wight.
25, June 2020·1 min readDo not block coastal access gates or emergency vehicles plea from CoastguardIf cars are parked across the coastal access points it will slow down the response time to emergency call outs
26, July 2023·1 min readSafety at sea: How Wightlink and Coastguard collaboration improves Solent travelWightlink and HM Coastguard are collaborating to enhance safety procedures in Solent waters
21, April 2011·1 min readKeep Dogs On Lead Near Cliff EdgesSound advice from HM Coastguard and Dogs Trust
16, October 2011·1 min readPortsmouth Harbour Search For Missing PersonA person in the water has been reported. Searches are taking place. Delays to Wightlink ferries occuring
11, April 2014·1 min readDiving incidents drop to lowest level in over 20 yearsWith the Easter holidays approaching, divers are once again being reminded of essential safety advice.
7, May 2019·1 min readEmergency crews valiantly fight fierce boat fireFirefighters, coastguards and crew from the Cowes RNLI station worked hard in the early hours of Monday to fight a boat fire in Cowes.